Flying from Tampa to Grand Bahama Freeport Airport (FPO): What you need to know
Tampa and Freeport (where Grand Bahama Freeport Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you land.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Tampa to FPO.
With more travellers during busy months like March, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
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78% of flights that depart Tampa International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Tampa to PIE in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
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St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
The address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Grand Bahama Freeport Airport (FPO)
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Getting from Grand Bahama Freeport Airport (FPO) to central Freeport
Central Freeport is around 11 kilometres from Grand Bahama Freeport Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Grand Bahama Freeport Airport (FPO)
Currently, R 4,380 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Grand Bahama Freeport Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,548. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Tampa to FPO, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Tampa to Grand Bahama Freeport Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Grand Bahama Freeport Airport (FPO)
March is the busiest month for flights from Tampa to Grand Bahama Freeport Airport (FPO). Visit Freeport in September for a more low-key escape.
Book a Tampa to FPO plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Freeport to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Tampa to Grand Bahama Freeport Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Freeport
Start your Freeport trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tampa to Grand Bahama Freeport Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Grand Bahama Wall and Taino Beach are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Freeport travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Xanadu Beach.
Explore more of the Bahamas
Nassau is just one of the many places in the Bahamas waiting to be explored after you've seen Freeport. Around 209 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Beautiful beach, Beach and Marine Habitat at Atlantis.
